Toka Box | March Holi Box

As you all know, I’m always finding fun ways to infuse culture and learning in Little Mirchi’s everyday. Toka Box, formally known as IMC Treasure Box is a monthly subscription box that’s filled with curated children’s books, arts or crafts and a kid friendly recipe that makes learning fun. Each Toka Box subtly builds life skills from patience to problem-solving and incorporates academic themes such as reading, math, history, science and the arts. The boxes come tailored for two different age groups. The “Toka Junior” is for ages 3-5 and “Toka Explorer” for ages 5-8.  I chose to review the Junior box as it was age appropriate for Little Mirchi.

Everything for the craft is included: The instructions, an adorable stencil, a XS white t-shirt, gloves x 2, a spray bottle and the box doubles as an activity station! The t-shirt craft is so fun and simple with step-by-step instructions. Since my parents are visiting us right now, Little Mirchi made her t-shirt with my Mom. It was such a great opportunity for them to create something together and bond.

The book for this month is “Celebrate Holi with Me!” by Shoumi Sen. It starts with the history behind the holiday and takes little ones on a journey with Riya and her friends with the arrival of spring. Without getting too complicated it teaches children the story of Prahlad and Holika, the different customs during Choti Holi and the more fun activities like playing with pickhari’s and raang! Colorful illustrations are by Abira Das and she’s captured the different moments of Holi wonderfully. Little Mirchi had us all take a turn reading this book to her as she loved the bright colors and easily related to the little girl, Riya.

To learn more about Toka Box visit their website. Check them out on Facebook and Instagram too! They will be shipping out by March 5th, so hurry and place your order for their March Holi Box!